Senior Project Officer Elder Care Support

Ngaanyatjarra Council Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization as a Senior Project Officer Elder Care Support, providing advocacy and support services for Aboriginal Elders and their families. This full-time role focuses on navigating aged care systems and requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Enjoy a generous remuneration package, including a company vehicle for remote travel and ample leave benefits.

Benefits

Generous leave benefits

Relocation Assistance provided

Salary packaging benefits

Company vehicle for remote travel

Travel allowance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in administration, community development, or related human services.
• Ability to build trust within the community.
• Understanding of person-centered care and trauma-informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist Anangu Aged Care Connectors in identifying clients and navigating aged care support services.
• Liaise with aged care Assessors to support Elders throughout the assessment process.
• Prepare Elders and their families for plan reviews and outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Cultural Safety

Trauma-Informed Practice

Education

Relevant Tertiary Qualifications

Job description

Senior Project Officer Elder Care Support
People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are strongly encouraged to apply.
Full-time, fixed term until 30 June
Generous leave benefits
Relocation Assistance provided

Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (NPY) Council was founded and is still led, governed and directed by women from the NPY region.

It was created to give a voice to women across 26 desert communities in the cross-border regions of Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory.

Today, we continue to provide progressive, innovative and evidence-based work in service delivery, advocacy and support.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Tjungu (together) team provides support, advocacy and case management to ngaltutjara tjuta – people with disabilities, elderly people, their carers & families.

The Tjungu philosophy and principles support the right of older Anangu and Yarnangu, and people with disabilities to live in their communities so that family and relationships can be maintained and spiritual and physical connections with country are continued.

The Tjungu Team offers advocacy, accessible information, equipment, respite care and other support tailored to the needs of clients residing in 26 Aboriginal communities across South Australia, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Project Officer Elder Care Support will assist Anangu Aged Care Connectors (ACC) in identifying clients and navigating access to local aged care support services. The role involves helping clients understand their aged care entitlements, including My Aged Care registration, contractual arrangements, and costs. It also includes preparing Elders and their families for plan reviews and outcomes.

The role requires liaising with aged care Assessors to support Elders throughout the assessment process. Key work practices underpinning this role are cultural safety and trauma-informed practice.

The Senior Project Officer will work closely with Anangu Aged Care Connectors to support clients and families.

ABOUT YOU

You should have relevant tertiary qualifications or extensive experience in administration, community development, or related human services. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, with the ability to build trust within the community and demonstrate understanding of person-centered care and trauma-informed practice.

We offer a generous remuneration package including an above-award salary, salary packaging benefits, 5 weeks of annual leave, and 15 days of personal leave. Travel benefits include a company vehicle for remote travel and a travel allowance.

TO APPLY

Please apply via the website with a cover letter and resume. A full Position Description is available online. For initial inquiries, contact Kim McRae (Manager) at 08 [phone number].

Due to high application volume, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.